Nathan and I usually go out and cut our own Christmas tree in early December. He always applies for a permit and we try to make a small trip out of it. We always seem to make some interesting memories on these trips. One year one of Nathan’s coworkers offered us accommodation’s at their cabin/ […]
We got snow!!
We got snow light night! It is perfect timing for my wordless Wednesday/ Pictures say 1000 words entry.. Here are the photos:
Harvest of Daily Life grows…
If you enjoy the motivational/ self help topics on Harvest of Daily Life you may be interested in joining the Harvest of Daily Life Interactive group. The Harvest of Daily Life group is an interactive approach to self discovery and personal growth for the readers of Harvest of Daily Life. You will be asked to […]
Be patient with your growth and success.
Great ideas at the last minute don’t always pay off immediately. This is something I have learned over the course of my year long small business adventure. On November 20th 2005 I officially decided to look into creating an “online business” for the crafts I have enjoyed producing. I got a overwhelming response from family […]
Have you started you holiday shopping yet?
Holiday Shopping just keeps getting easier and easier every year with the constant advancements in internet commerce! I know some people are still reluctant about shopping online but organizations like PayPal and Google Checkout are taking great strides to make the shopping experience safer and easier for the consumer. Tonight I managed to buy 5 […]
Craft Shows, Grand Canyon Tours and Orders.. Oh my!!
Some family came to visit us this last week before the craziness of the holidays sets in. Nathan and I took them on a train ride to the Grand Canyon and had a blast. We were invited to attend the Grand Canyons “Sunset Limited” inaugural run awhile back and we had such a great time […]
Spreading good will all year round
Many people around me are sick of always hearing about the bad things in life. We are all just seeking good news and are longing to make a difference in the lives around us. Do you believe that reaching out to one person can make a difference? I do! The kindness you extend to that […]
A quote on struggles – November 2006
“Every time you meet a situation, though you think at the moment it is an impossibility and you go through the tortures of the damned. Once you have met it and lived through it you find that forever after you are freer than you were before.” -Eleanor Roosevelt, humanitarian
Wordless Wednesday
I came across a great blog idea that is similar to “pictures say 1000 words”, Its called “Wordless Wednesday”. You just create a blog entry on that day with a photo (or many) that basically speak for themselves. Here is my contribution:
Arugula Chicken & Pasta Recipe and the CSA
We are experimenting with different foods now that we have our weekly basket of fresh vegetables and fruits from the Flagstaff CSA. This week we got Arugula (which looks like spinach but tastes zestier), Mustard Greens (these greens really have the spicy mustard taste), yummy Pomegranate, some sweet potatoes, garlic, a salad mixture and some […]
Quote on manifesting your beliefs – November 2006
“Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help you create the fact.” -William James, 19th Century psychologist
Clean wax drips off your carpet with your iron.
Ever had wax drip onto your carpet clothes or furniture? Today I had a red candle burning in the bedroom while I was off doing stuff in another room. I know, every candle says “do not burn unattended” and what do I do? I left it burning unattended and red wax dripped all the way […]
Share your world with us..
They say a picture is worth 1000 words. In one of my yahoo groups they are calling for pictures that “share your world with us”. Here are some of mine! Let me know what you think! My cats are a huge part of the world around me so here are some of my cutest kitty […]
My Hotel Annoyances
This is continuation of my previous post about my hotel stories. My pet peeve tonight is: Guests who fling their room keys or papers across the desk at you. read more | digg story
Home Depot Selling Solar Power to Mainstream America
Well this is the best news I have read today!! The Home Depot has teamed up with BP Solar to provide solar installation service to customers. It is offering its customers the ability to sign-up online for free, in-home consultations. This is making simple living more achievable for Mainstream America. If you want to read […]
The message in a bottle brings hope and memories..
This was such a heart warming story that I found on digg.com today. Follow the link below to see the video: Josh Baker was a Marine fighting in Iraq. He died in a car crash a few months after his return home, but his family and friends recently found a happy reminder. Steve Hartman reports. […]
Winter is here!
We got our first snow up on the San Francisco Peaks last week and we have begun to switch to “winter mode”. Nathan just made up a 12 jar batch of homemade apple sauce and will begin his beer brewing shortly. We are always cooking up something in our kitchen whether its fudge, homemade beer, […]
Save water and have a beautiful garden!
“Snow water harvesting can bring life to cold deserts and renew traditional heritage as an example of sustainability that all of us can learn from, globally. ” (quote taken from: rain barrel.net) Collecting rain/ snow for watering the garden is a great way to save water and lower your water bills! Lots of people are […]
Rewind those DVD's with ease!!
Ha! Okay somebody emailed this to me and it is just too funny! Now, try to wrap your brain around this one: The DVD rewinder…. Over at Digital Video Guru Russell writes about this interesting product, The DVD Rewinder. It rewinds your DVD’s so you don’t have to! This amazingly creative, yet very unnecessary product […]
On death and living Life to the fullest..
Today two students from the high school I teach at were killed in a tradgic car accident. One of them was a member of the marching band that I work with. Death is always difficult to deal with and it is always so much harder when young people are involved. I had my first brush […]